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BU04 USX

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

246,456 mi
Last recorded246,456 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 USX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 246,456 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 246,384 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 240,788 miles

offside hand brake lower reading

Pass 20 Apr 2017 232,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 220,433 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 220,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 220,315 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working nearside, offside, and centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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BU04 USX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 246,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 USX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU04 USX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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